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22 Preston Road, Bedford, MK40 4DX

UPRN:100080032318Semi-Detached House3 bedsBuilt 1900-1929
FreeholdCouncil Tax: Band CEPC: D (61)
Data freshness:Listing· freshListing: fresh, refreshed 5d ago (2026-11-03T04:00:05.311355+00:00)Planning· 4mo agoPlanning: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-10T08:56:12.924650+00:00)EPC· 6mo agoEPC: stale, refreshed 6mo ago (2026-05-20T10:58:39.129138+00:00)Risk· 5mo agoRisk: stale, refreshed 5mo ago (2026-06-18T00:00:00+00:00)Connectivity· 1mo agoConnectivity: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-03T06:43:10.905825+00:00)Schools· 1mo agoSchools: ageing, refreshed 1mo ago (2026-10-06T05:00:30.533230+00:00)Amenities· 2mo agoAmenities: ageing, refreshed 2mo ago (2026-09-23T00:00:00+00:00)Area· Census 2021Area: static reference data (Census 2021); authoritative and does not refreshCouncil Tax· 4mo agoCouncil Tax: stale, refreshed 4mo ago (2026-07-03T07:41:16.386402+00:00)
22 Preston Road, Bedford, MK40 4DX

HP Score

Strong
Verdict
4 days ago
  • Verdict: INVESTIGATE, on a scale of Buy, Investigate, Avoid.

    Strong fundamentals; flood risk not assessed

Evidence
17 of 21 sources
Sale Estimate
£284,000
£270k - £298kHigh
Estimate
£284k
Range
£270k – £298k
Rent Estimate (pcm)
£1,300
£1k - £1k
Monthly
£1,300
Yield
4.80%

Verdict

Derived from HomePortfolio scores

22 Preston Road earns an INVESTIGATE rating with HP Score 76/100. Investment score 72/100 reflects strong fundamentals. Crime intensity is low. Walkability is good (70/100). Flood risk is not assessed: check the Environment Agency long-term flood map before offering. Tenure is freehold. Every figure here comes from the live HomePortfolio API; anything it does not publish is left out.

Key SourcesEPC RegisterPortal listingsOfcom Connected NationsOfcom mobile coverageMarket estimates (third-party AVM)Defra strategic noise mapping, England Round 4 (Contains Defra data © Crown copyright and database right 2023-2024, Open Government Licence v3.0)Walk ScoreONS Census 2021Police.ukHM Land Registry covenantsHM Land Registry Price PaidPlanIt / council planning portalsOverture Maps PlacesOfsted / DfE GIAS
HP Score
76/ 100
Strong
Investment Score
72/ 100
High
Crime Score
20/ 100
Moderate
Walkability
70/ 100
High
Transit & Bike
Transit 38Bike 82
Walk Score, out of 100

Valuation & Market

Sale Estimate£284,000
Rent Estimate (pcm)£1,300
Gross Yield4.80%
1y Growth-
3y Growth+2.8%
5y Growth+2.4%
10y Growth+4.6%
Last Sold Price-

Risk Overview

  • Flood RiskUnknown
  • SubsidenceSignificant
  • RadonLow
  • MiningUnknown
  • LandslideLow
  • Air QualityLow
  • NoiseLow

Planning Activity

Recent Apps
0MK40 4DX
Approval Rate
-12mo
Development
low
  • 26/01866/TELLN
    1x 10m medium wooden pole. The Electronic Communications Code (Conditions and restrictions) Regulations 2003 (as amended) - Regulation 5 Notice of Intention to Install Fixed Line Broadband Appatus. (This is a notification only to the Local Authority who have no determining powers)
    Pending
  • 26/01819/FUL
    Single storey side/rear extension including connection to and conversion of existing garage block.
    Pending
  • 26/01789/CPNMA
    Prior notification for development consisting of a change of use of a building and any land within its curtilage from a use falling within Class E (commercial, business and service) of Schedule 2 to the Use Classes Order to a use falling within Class C3 (dwellinghouses) of Schedule 1 to that Order pursuant to Class MA, Part 3, Schedule 2 of GPDO. This is not a planning application because it relates to development that is permitted by Government Regulation. It will not therefore be reported to the Planning Committee but considered by officers under delegated powers. Comments received will be considered. If Officers confirm that the Development can proceed, it must be completed within a period of 3 years starting with the prior approval date.
    Pending

Ownership

  • Corporate Ownership61.7%
  • Overseas OwnershipNo
  • Lease Term Remaining-
  • CovenantsRestrictive
  • Lease TypeFreehold
  • Last Ownership Change-
  • SourceLand Registry

Connectivity

Broadband (Standard)
16 Mbps
Mobile 4G/5G Coverage
EEThreeO2Vodafone
EV Charger
-
PTAL Rating
-

Area Profile

Median EarningsLocal authority£35,987
Population Density14,497 /km²
Owner Occupied50%
Age Distribution
0-15 27%16-64 64%65+ 9%

Schools Nearby

  • Queen's Park Academy
    0.2 mi
    Good
  • Westfield Primary School
    0.3 mi
    Report card2026

    Ofsted no longer awards a single overall grade.

  • St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary and Pre-School
    0.4 mi
    Good
  • Biddenham International School and Sports College
    0.5 mi
    -

6 of 11 nearby schools with published figures were oversubscribed in 2026 - demand, not a catchment.

Comparables

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